A PA Axial, Ulnar-Deviated Wrist Projection with Poor Positioning Demonstrates

question 51

Multiple Choice

A PA axial, ulnar-deviated wrist projection with poor positioning demonstrates a closed scaphocapitate joint and an open hamate-capitate joint. How should the positioning setup be adjusted for an optimal image to be obtained?

• A) Increase the degree of external wrist rotation.
• B) Decrease the degree of external wrist rotation.
• C) Extend the fingers, with the hand flat.
• D) Adjust the degree of central ray angulation.

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